The Modern Thumbnail Studio

Quickly create original thumbnails with you at the center. Use TubeSalt to sketch or create thumbnails that get clicked. Let's go full-time faster.

Complete Workflow

From script to thumbnail

TubeSalt handles your entire thumbnail process. Tell TubeSalt about your video or paste a YouTube link and it will develop professional thumbnails.

01 Share Your Content

Give us your script, idea, or YouTube link. We'll read your script and develop compelling thumbnail concepts.

Share your content

02 Approve Sketches

Keep the thumbnail sketches you want. Ditch the ones you don't. Quickly iterate until you've found a few favorites.

Thumbnail sketches

03 Refine & Polish

Transform your favorite sketches into high-quality thumbnails. Modify characters, elements, and copy.

Refine and polish tools

Why creators choose TubeSalt

Transparent

See and modify every prompt. No black boxes. You have complete control over your creative process.

Lightning Fast

Create thumbnails in minutes, not hours. Sketches in seconds, finals in minutes.

Batch Creation

Create multiple thumbnails at once. Get to your dream idea faster.

Character Portraits

Your face. Every thumbnail.

Upload a few photos showing different expressions. TubeSalt embeds these portraits of you directly into your thumbnail designs. Place yourself in any scene or scenario, with full control over the composition and elements.

Real Portrait Photos.
Upload images of yourself with different expressions and angles.
Embed Anywhere.
Drop your portraits into any thumbnail—from proven structures to cinematic scenes.
Instant Use.
Upload once and your portraits work immediately. No training delays, no hassle.
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Portrait of Amanda Portrait of Amanda Portrait of Amanda

Powerful & Simple

All the control. None of the complexity.

You shouldn't need a design degree to make professional thumbnails. Describe your changes in plain English and TubeSalt makes them happen. Want a different background? Brighter colors? New copy? Just say it.

Natural Language Edits.
Type what you want changed. TubeSalt figures out the technical details.
Precise Control.
Fix one thing without touching everything else. No starting over.
No Training Required.
If you can describe it, TubeSalt can make it.
TubeSalt refine features screenshot

Sketches

Better sketch. Better thumbnail.

TubeSalt draws thumbnail sketches so you can quickly work through ideas. Approve your favorites. Reject the rest.

Auto-Sketch.
TubeSalt creates high CTR thumbnails for you based on your script or video idea.
Cheap & Fast.
Sketches cost 75 percent less than thumbnails and are ready instantly. Have a thumbnail idea? Make a quick sketch.
Ready for Edits.
TubeSalt gives you full access to image generation prompts. Let TubeSalt create the prompt for you, or edit to your hearts content.
Thumbnail sketches examples

Pricing

The Get Everything Plan. $20.

Everything you need to create professional thumbnails from concept to publish. Save time while increasing click-through rates and audience engagement.

Pro

$20 /month

Quickly design modern, narrative-based thumbnails.

  • Thumbnail Concepts
  • Thumbnail Images
  • Thumbnail Assets
  • Creator Portraits
  • Character Management
  • 200 Color Thumbnail credits per month
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Frequently asked questions

Something else? Email us and we'll respond within 24 hours.

What is TubeSalt?
TubeSalt is a thumbnail creation tool made for YouTubers who care about the craft. From your first idea to a finished thumbnail, it helps you shape the look of your video in a way that feels true to you—not just what the algorithm wants. No clickbait templates. No soulless automation. Just an honest tool to help you show up better.
How is it different from Photoshop or Canva?
TubeSalt saves you the hours you'd normally spend learning layers, masks, plugins and prompts. Instead, we present a workflow that helps you get from script through final thumbnail using prompts and tweaks. Want your face in the thumbnail but don't feel like taking new photos? We've got a custom-trained AI model that learns your look. You direct the vision and TubeSalt removes the friction.
Who is TubeSalt for?
If you make videos and want your thumbnails to match how much you care about the content, TubeSalt's for you. Doesn't matter if you're just starting or uploading your hundredth video. We've built this for creators who want more control, less busywork, and results that still feel like you made them.
What can I create with TubeSalt?
You can create custom thumbnails and thumbnail-ready visual assets that match the tone, idea, or story behind your video. It's not about doing everything for you—it's about helping you do what you already know matters, faster and more creatively.
Do I need to connect my YouTube channel?
Nope. TubeSalt doesn't ask for access to your channel. We trust that you know what you're making and why. We're here to help you bring the visual side to life, not track your data.
Do credits expire?
Nope. Use them whenever you want. As long as your account is active, your credits stick with you. No pressure, no reset button, no additional cost for rollover credits.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You're not locked in. Cancel or pause your plan whenever it feels right. No hidden steps. No guilt trip.
Can I ask you questions in private?
Absolutely. You can reach out anytime—just email us at andrew@tubesalt.com and a real human will get back to you quickly.

Create thumbnails that tell your story.

Join independent creators who are crafting cinematic thumbnails with care. No clickbait, no compromises — just authentic visuals that respect your audience and elevate your content.